Sunday, February 21, 2016

I bought the cotton and the jar at a cute little shop called Tia's Sabby Chic. Her stuff is marked to sell.

Then I came home and moved it all around a bit.

The touch of blue was just what this space needed. I miss my blue kitchen.

I was missing my mama and the home place this weekend so I pulled out one of the only pieces that I have of hers, the pitcher and saucer.

I rearranged the cabinet. It felt good to invite a little Spring inside.

And a perfect night for my boy's first Tball practice.

My little girl wanted so badly to get out on the field with Bubba.

Here he is learning to catch,

And running the bases.

Toward the end of practice, they were all tired and bored and they were more interesting in playing in the dirt than in the field.

Oh, it was good to be at the ball field for the first time in 8 years. His daddy is not sure this is the sport for him but we'll be there for whatever he chooses. His mom played soccer and basketball. Who knows.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

WORKING OUTSIDE OF THE HOMEPros:
Working will give me an improved sense of purpose.
I love people. I especially love senior adults.
My brain and body will be working.
Administration and staff have HEART!
The residents are well-cared for, loved and happy!
It's an Assisted Living home and not a Nursing Home.
More Money.

Cons:
I will miss the freedom to spend days with my babies.
The facility is clean but is old and musty.
The area has a higher crime-rate.
I felt a sense of heaviness.
Old, difficult memories of caring for my parents began to surface.
I cried.
Taxes.

KEEPING HARPERCons:
I am older and the body gets tired.
The drive is long.
I'm not a morning person.
I want my grandchildren to look forward to time with BonBon.
I don't want her memories of me to be that I took her away from mommy.
Less money.

Pros:
I will be making memories that will last a lifetime.
All of my grands will have time together for play dates,
something they don't get now because Harper is in day care.
I won't have to buy new clothes.
I can get make-up on after a cup of coffee.
Hopefully, being out of day care will help Harper stay well.
No Taxes.

As I prayed last night, I knew the answer.
Peace immediately followed the decision.

I refused the job offer.

Just a little something to leave you with.
I like the new bedside table.
Sturdy, already painted and distressed, my color,
$20.